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What to know before riding an electric bicycle in Erie, Millcreek or at Presque Isle
Matt Greene used to spot an electric bicycle at Presque Isle State Park maybe every couple weeks. Now, the park operations manager said, it's not unusual for someone to be riding an e-bike there every day. "We're definitely seeing more e-bikes," Greene said in 2023. However, he added, "It's still...
Virgil's Plate, Erie pizza shop where special orders were welcome, closes permanently
This article is part of a recurring series that updates the status of properties of interest in the Erie area. Have a suggestion? Email jmartin@timesnews.com. Virgil's Plate, the Erie pizza shop that was a darling of online review sites and known for allowing customers to customize each slice of the pie, has closed its doors...
Traci Teudhope Receives Award from Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters
Erie News Now Sunrise anchor Traci Teudhope received an Excellence in Broadcasting award from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) on Friday. She was recognized for outstanding feature story for Jonah's Heart. It introduced us to a local six year old was in need of a heart after a near-death...
For love of country - how to preserve our American republic amid new tests?
We are proud to write this letter together, just as we are proud our two organizations have come together to partner on an upcoming event that we think is critically important for the Erie community. A common thread that binds the Erie County Bar Association and the Jefferson Educational Society...
Staffing issues, demand spur Erie urgent-care centers to change locations, shorten hours
UPMC Urgent Care Erie closed its 7200 Peach St. location in August but will reopen it May 20 after it closes its center at 2861 W. 26th St. Erie's urgent-care centers don't require an appointment, but you might want to call ahead to make sure they are open. Several of...
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority Route Changes to Take Effect June 8
The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority is adjusting bus routes. The bus routes adjustments will take effect on Saturday, June 8. University Services Routes 17, 18, 19 & PennWest Edinboro Express will no. longer run at the end of each university’s semester. More information on bus routes can be found...
City of Erie Awarded $1.4M to Install ADA Compliant Sidewalks
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be investing more than $49.5 million in 55 projects that will improve community resources and enhance public accessibility across the Commonwealth. The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside), invests in projects that will improve...
Update: Northern Erie and Southern Erie under a freeze warning until Thursday morning
On Thursday at 3:53 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated freeze warning in effect until 10 a.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie. The weather service describes, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees." "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected...
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home celebrates their volunteers Thursday
As a part of Volunteer Recognition Week, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home celebrated its volunteers that help them on a daily basis. A Soldiers’ and Sailors’ representative said they’re acknowledging the work of everyone. That ranges from everyone who physically spends time in the home...
State Rep. Banta to Host Multiple Unclaimed Property Events
State Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) will be hosting multiple unclaimed property events in May. The events are being held in an effort to reconnect citizens with unclaimed property. The Office of State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is partnering with Banta's office to assist residents who seek to find and recover property belonging to them at no cost.
Erie Water Works receives grant money in mission to improve water quality across PA
The Shapiro administration invested funding to improve water quality across the state and Erie is included in one of their projects. Erie Water Works received more than $710,000 in grant and loan money through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST). It will be used in phase five of an existing...
Oliver's Beer Garden to Open for Summer Season May 3
Oliver's Beer Garden will be opening for the summer season on Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. The Beer Garden is known for its vibrant atmosphere and live music. To celebrate the season opener, Geek Army will be playing from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, followed by Hyde & Seek on Saturday, May 4.
Dreams made true for Erie family with annual ‘Waffles and Wishes’ fundraiser
The Make-A-Wish Erie chapter hosted its 12th annual signature fundraising event “Waffles and Wishes” Friday morning. The event held in observance of World Wish Month began, of course, with breakfast. Attendees had the joy of hearing from a family who already had their wish granted. And the breakfast...
Bus driver shortage is causing some pickup and drop-off delays in Erie School District
Erie School District has 28 school bus routes and only 26 drivers. And that means that some students are waiting between 20 minutes and an hour to board a bus to school or to go home after classes. ...
U.S. Army Veteran Robert Fisher Celebrates 70th Wedding Anniversary: Remembering Our Veterans
For the last three years, Erie News Now has honored veterans and their families every Thursday night. It's stories of service and sacrifice. This week Erie News Now is featuring the journey of Bob Fisher. He spent two decades in the U.S. Army, but recently celebrated a 70-year milestone. Robert...
Erie man sentenced to 18 years in fatal shooting during mother's birthday party in 2022
Shannon D. Goodwin said he made a poor judgement or decision on the evening of Dec. 30, 2022, when he pulled a handgun he was not supposed to be carrying inside a crowded east Erie nightclub as people gathered to celebrate his mother's birthday. Goodwin explained, as he stood in...
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